ACE Trainee

Overview

We are looking for an ACE Trainee to join our Rexel team in Solon, OH!

The Accelerated Commercial Experience (ACE) Trainee is responsible for completing an intensive rotational training and development program that provides employees with a fast-tracked opportunity to gain broad exposure to multiple areas of business within the Electrical Distribution industry. This is accomplished through a series of diverse assignments, projects, and classroom training. Successful program completion could lead to placement in a commercial role which opens doors to several career paths, including sales, project management, operations, procurement, marketing, and more.

• All rotations are a value-add to help us transform and grow our business and professionally develop you. Participants will complete various rotations in the following disciplines:
• Warehouse/Logistics - Spend time learning the logistics of the warehouse. This can include filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material
• Sales - Complete several sales rotations focused on inside sales, outside sales, counter sales & other specialty sales as determined by region’s business. These sales rotations will encompass customer service skills, product knowledge, sales skills, and savviness with digital tools
• Operations – Identify levers that impact profitability, understand safety & facility maintenance protocols, use tools/data available to make sound business decisions, understand the trade working capital and customer service effects of maintaining a healthy inventory
• Project Management - Gain hands on project management experience by establishing and owning the relationship with the customer, sales, and vendors, placing orders, tracking shipments, billing the customer, and maintaining clear and timely communication throughout the project. Learn how to review bid packages and formulate project quotations
• Energy Solutions – This rotation is focused on quoting lighting project (both retrofitted and new construction), performing lighting audits geared towards providing a cost savings solution to the customer, designing lighting layouts, prospecting electric vehicle (EV) & datacom opportunities, and consulting as an overall energy expert in the field
• Gain knowledge on the Automation business through a series of shadowing opportunities and prospecting opportunities to sell automation services packages to customers
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

• Must be open to relocation, as it is required both to complete the program as well as to achieve career success.
• External candidates:
  Minimum GPA of 3.0 upon degree completion
• Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred
• Internal Candidates
  12 months of Rexel experience
• Positive year-end review with at least a Meets Expectations rating
• High School or GED - Required
• 4 Year / Bachelor s Degree - Preferred
• High School Diploma/GED + equivalent military experience considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related degree preferred
• Possess excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills
• Be a flexible and adaptable team player, who possess an enthusiastic/self-starter attitude
• Professionally mature
• Self-confident
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Demands:

• Sit:
  Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently – 21% to 50%
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